It's Pride Y'all

Overview

Friday, September 19, 2025
VIP Kickoff Gala (VIP passholders only)

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Main Festival Day (public event with VIP areas)

Ticketing

VIP Entry Pass - $50 includes:

• Friday VIP Kickoff Gala access
• Saturday VIP bar and lounge access
• Meet & greet with headliners and drag performers
• Add-on: Unlimited Drink Package $75 (until Sept 15)

Featured Performers

Musical Acts

• DJ Citizen Jane - International DJ/singer-songwriter
• Rita Brent - Award-winning comedian/musician, Jackson native
• Brandon Andrews - New Orleans "New Orleans Pop" artist
• Kicking - Jackson alt rock/grunge band
• Myss Houdie - Mississippi blues/soul/hip-hop artist
• Dollhaus - All-trans alternative rock band

Drag & Performance

• Love Latonia - Miss Black Trans International 2025
• Spikey Van Dykey - Drag king with fire spinning acts
• Penny Nickels - Mental health advocate, showgirl aesthetic
• Will Ryder - "King of the Castle," Memphis-based performer
• Mahogany Campbell - National Showgirl winner

Special Events

Neon Dance Party

Evening street dance with glow accessories, light display, and DJ Citizen Jane

Educational Programming

• Trans Allyship Panel with Jensen Luke Matar, Ezara Eli Stanley, Alice Taurus
• Drag Story Hour with Penny Nickels & Merry Barnes (all ages)

Community Focus

• Honors Wanda Henson, Camp Sister Spirit co-founder
• Features Awakening Love Drop-in Center (Mississippi's first trans support center)
• Family-friendly with multi-generational programming
• Strong transgender and nonbinary community representation